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Private foundation · EIN 25-1062730

Carnegie Hero Fund Commission

Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Hero Fund Commission is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, PA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $1.02M in grants and contributions paid across 144 grants, with $66M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request.

How to request funding

Contact
Joseph Mandak Investigations Manage
Phone
4122811302
Address
436 Seventh Avenue Suite 1101, Pittsburgh, Pa, 15219
Form and materials
A letter providing date, time and place of heroic action, and address of hero and witness.
Deadlines
Within two years of the date of the heroic act
Restrictions
The commission strives to be fair and consistent in the assessment of each case, judging it on its own merits against certain criteria. the commission does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, creed, or national origin. there must be conclusive evidence to support the threat to the victim's life, the rescuer's degree of responsibility, and the act's occurrence. the act must be performed in one of the 50 american states, the district of columbia, or 12 canadian provinces and territories or the waters thereof (12 nautical miles). the act must be brought to the attention of the commission within two years of the date of its occurrence. members of the military are ineligible. "military" includes coast guard and members of the national guard and reserves who have been activated for training or otherwise, are on annual training or otherwise are in uniform under military control.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Carnegie Hero Fund Commission accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: A letter providing date, time and place of heroic action, and address of hero and witness.. Deadlines: Within two years of the date of the heroic act. Restrictions: The commission strives to be fair and consistent in the assessment of each case, judging it on its own merits against certain criteria. the commission does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, creed, or national origin. there must be conclusive evidence to support the threat to the victim's life, the rescuer's degree of responsibility, and the act's occurrence. the act must be performed in one of the 50 american states, the district of columbia, or 12 canadian provinces and territories or the waters thereof (12 nautical miles). the act must be brought to the attention of the commission within two years of the date of its occurrence. members of the military are ineligible. "military" includes coast guard and members of the national guard and reserves who have been activated for training or otherwise, are on annual training or otherwise are in uniform under military control.. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Carnegie Hero Fund Commission give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $1,016,734 in grants and contributions paid (144 grants). Giving can change from year to year.